NRMA Insurance, A Help Company, is launching its 2024 Community Cricket Club Grants Program, to help local clubs build community connection.
NRMA Insurance, now in its third year of partnership with Cricket Australia, is celebrating the important role that grass roots cricket plays in building community connection and resilience right across the country.
On the eve of what is expected to be a blockbuster summer test series, NRMA Insurance is offering twelve $5,000 grants to local cricket clubs, encouraging winners to use the funds to further bring their community together, and to foster and strengthen connection - through events, gala days or family days.
Australian test cricketing great Nathan Lyon, speaking at a recent community cricket event, highlighted the importance of community cricket clubs in his life and the contribution they make to local communities across the country:
“Community cricket is where I planted my roots, I learnt so much in those years playing for my local clubs in country New South Wales and Canberra, especially the importance of teamwork and enjoying the game. I made some great friends, and we were a close-knit community who supported each other through the wins and losses, both on and off the cricket field.
“My passion for the game started in those early days, so I’m proud to support this NRMA Insurance initiative and can’t wait to see local clubs across the country celebrate with their communities and celebrate the sport we all love,” he added.
NRMA Insurance Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Michelle Klein said: “Helping our customers and their communities is at the heart of A Help Company. It is wonderful to have another opportunity to see first-hand the positive impact our Cricket Grants can have to further support local cricket clubs and communities.
Since 2021 NRMA Insurance has been thrilled to award Cricket Grants to local clubs that pride themselves on fostering community spirit, celebrating their love of the sport and developing young talent who will shape the future of Australian cricketMichelle Klein
NRMA Insurance Chief Customer and Marketing Officer
Local cricket is at the heart of the community, and we’re excited to see how this year’s Grants will be enjoyed by local clubs and communities across the nation. Our goal is to help communities be closer connected, stronger and more resilient, which is particularly important during extreme weather events. That’s what A Help company would do.”
NRMA Insurance invites local clubs across the country to apply for their Community Cricket Club Grants Program from 9am on Friday 15 November by visiting: www.nrma.com.au/cricket/community-grant
Applications close 31 January 2025.